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Sun Blade X6270 M2
Server Module
Installation Guide
Part No. 821-0495-13, Rev. A
October 2010

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  • Page 1 Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module Installation Guide Part No. 821-0495-13, Rev. A October 2010...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2010, Oracle and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This software and related documentation are provided under a license agreement containing restrictions on use and disclosure and are protected by intellectual property laws. Except as expressly permitted in your license agreement or allowed by law, you may not use, copy, reproduce, translate, broadcast, modify, license, transmit, distribute, exhibit, perform, publish, or display any part, in any form, or by any means.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using This Documentation vii Preparing to Install the Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module 1 About Your Server Module Shipment 1 Locations of Server Module Optional Components 1 Server Module Specifications 4 Physical Specifications 4 Electrical Specifications 5 Environmental Requirements 5...
  • Page 4 Solaris 10 Operating System User Information 39 Solaris 10 User Documentation 39 Using the Solaris Installation Program 39 Reinstalling the Solaris Operating System 40 Download the Solaris Operating System 40 Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module Installation Guide • October 2010...
  • Page 5 Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM Software 41 Configuration Worksheets 41 Oracle VM Server Configuration 41 Oracle VM Manager Configuration 42 Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM Software 44 ▼ Configure Oracle VM 44 Using Oracle VM 47 Index 49 Contents...
  • Page 6 Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module Installation Guide • October 2010...

  • Page 7: Using This Documentation

    Out Manager (ILOM); powering the server module; and installing or configuring the operating system. Product Information For information about the Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module, go to the following web site: http://www.oracle.com/goto/x6270m2 At that site, you can find links and navigate to the following information and...

  • Page 8: Related Documentation

    Software, and Oracle Solaris operating systems Operating Systems Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Installation instructions for 821-0498 Module Installation Guide for the Windows Server HTML Windows Operating Systems operating systems viii Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module Installation Guide • October 2010...
  • Page 9 Systems (The Sun Assistant to install the Installation Assistant is now Windows or Linux operating called the Oracle Hardware system Installation Assistant.) Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Information and procedures 821-0499 Module Service Manual for maintaining and HTML upgrading the server module...

  • Page 10: Typographic Conventions

    You can submit comments about this document by clicking the Feedback[+] link at: http://docs.sun.com Please include the title and part number of your document with your feedback: Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module Installation Guide, 821-0495-13 Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module Installation Guide • October 2010...

  • Page 11: Preparing To Install The Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module

    About Your Server Module Shipment Standard configurations for Oracle’s Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module are assembled at the factory and shipped ready for installation in a Sun Blade 6000 Series chassis. Optional server module components that you purchase independent of the standard configuration are shipped separately and, in most cases, should be installed prior to installing the server module into the chassis.
  • Page 12 CPUs with heatsinks (up to two CPUs can be installed) Storage devices (hard disk drives or solid state drives) A summary of the standard and optional components available for the Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module follows in TABLE 1-1...
  • Page 13 PCI express modules. • Front Panel I/O Device Connection – The Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module front panel provides a universal connection port for attaching devices directly to the server using a dongle cable.

  • Page 14: Server Module Specifications

    Server Module Specifications Physical Specifications The Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module is 12.9 x 20.1 x 1.7 inches in a 1U form factor. The server module is designed to be installed in a Sun Blade 6000 Modular System chassis. For additional specifications regarding the Sun Blade 6000 Modular System, refer to the chassis documentation.

  • Page 15: Electrical Specifications

    7.71 kg Electrical Specifications The Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module connects to a Sun Blade Modular System, or chassis, which provides 12V main power to each server module, as well as cooling through fans. In addition to the 12V main power, the chassis provides 3.3V AUX power to each server module to power the local FRU ID EEPROM.

  • Page 16: Server Module Installation Task Checklist

    Sun Blade 6000 Series Modular System. Note – If the Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module is inserted into a Sun Blade 6000 Modular System chassis that has SAS-1 Network Express Modules (NEMs), or SAS- 1 NEMs and a Sun Blade 6000 Disk Module, the server module’s SAS-2 REM might...
  • Page 17 • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter (64-bit) with Hyper-V • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise (64-bit) with Hyper-V • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard (64-bit) with Hyper-V Chapter 1 Preparing to Install the Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module...

  • Page 18: Commonly Used Terms

    Commonly Used Terms The following table identifies some of the terms commonly used in this guide to describe the installation process of a server module in a Sun Blade 6000 Series chassis. Commonly Used Terms TABLE 1-5 Term Definition Server Module Blade server hardware.

  • Page 19: Installing And Applying Standby Power To The Server Module

    C H A P T E R Installing and Applying Standby Power to the Server Module This chapter contains the following topics: “Server Module Front Panel Indicators, Buttons, and Port” on page 10 ■ “Installing the Server Module Into the Chassis” on page 11 ■...

  • Page 20: Server Module Front Panel Indicators, Buttons, And Port

    Server Module Front Panel Indicators, Buttons, and Port The Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module provides standard indicators and buttons, and a Universal Connector Port on its front panel. See for the locations of FIGURE 2-1 LEDs, buttons, and port.

  • Page 21: Installing The Server Module Into The Chassis

    For more information, see TABLE 1-4 Note – If the Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module is inserted into a Sun Blade 6000 Modular System chassis that has SAS-1 Network Express Modules (NEMs), or SAS- 1 NEMs and a Sun Blade 6000 Disk Module, the server module’s SAS-2 REM might hang.

  • Page 22: Install Server Module Into A Powered-On Chassis

    FEM, REM, DIMMs, and CPU ■ For instructions, see the Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module Service Manual (821- 0499) Use a grounded antistatic wrist strap or equivalent safety equipment to prevent ■...
  • Page 23 Inserting the Server Module Into the Chassis FIGURE 2-2 4. Push the server module into the slot until the server module stops and is flush with the chassis. See Boxes 2 and 3 in FIGURE 2-2 5. To lock the server module into the chassis, do the following: Rotate the top ejector down until it snaps into place.

  • Page 24: Applying Standby Power To The Server Module

    The OK/Power LED on the server module front panel illuminates a standby blink (0.1 second on, 2.9 seconds off). The standby blink indicates that the server module SP is active but the server module host is powered off. Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module Installation Guide • October 2010...

  • Page 25: Attaching Devices To The Server Using A Dongle Cable

    ■ connector, RJ-45 serial connector, and one dual USB connector. Note – The 3-Cable Dongle II is typically provided with each Sun Blade 6000 Series chassis. Additional cables can be ordered. You can use the VGA or USB connectors on the dongle cable to communicate with the server module BIOS and operating system.

  • Page 26: Attach Devices To Server Using The 3-Cable Dongle

    2. Attach the connectors on the dongle cable to the appropriate devices. FIGURE 2-3 Dongle Cable Connections FIGURE 2-3 Dongle Cable Connectors Figure Legend Dual USB 2.0 connectors RJ-45 serial port connector VGA video connector Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module Installation Guide • October 2010...

  • Page 27: Connecting To Ilom And Applying Main Power To The Server Module

    C H A P T E R Connecting to ILOM and Applying Main Power to the Server Module This chapter describes how to access the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) command-line interface (CLI) to manage the server. It also describes how to apply main power to the server module, power off the server, and troubleshoot power states.

  • Page 28: Network Defaults

    Network Defaults The Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module supports dual-stack IPv4 and IPv6 settings, which enable ILOM to fully operate in an IPv4 and IPv6 network environment. For IPv4 configurations, DHCP is enabled by default, allowing a DHCP server on the network to automatically assign network settings to the server module.

  • Page 29: Log In To Ilom Using An Ethernet Connection

    4. Log in to the ILOM command-line interface (CLI) using an Administrator account. SUNSP-<product serial number> login: root Password: changeme The ILOM CLI prompt (->) appears. 5. If you are logged in to ILOM on the CMM, navigate to the server module by typing: ->...

  • Page 30: Modify Network Settings

    Note – You can also change network settings using the BIOS Setup Utility. For instructions on using the BIOS Setup Utility, see the Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module Service Manual (821-0499). “Log In to ILOM Using a Serial 1.
  • Page 31 3. For IPv4 network configurations, use the cd command to navigate to the /network directory: -> cd /SP/network 4. Do one of the following: If you have a DHCP server on the network, type the show command to view ■ the IPv4 network settings assigned to the server module by the DHCP server.
  • Page 32 /SP/network/ipv6 Targets: Properties: state = enabled autoconfig = stateless dhcpv6_server_duid = (none) link_local_ipaddress = fe80::214:4fff:feca:5f7e/64 static_ipaddress = ::/128 ipgateway = fe80::211:5dff:febe:5000/128 pending_static_ipaddress = ::/128 dynamic_ipaddress_1 = fec0:a:8:b7:214:4fff:feca:5f7e/64 Commands: show Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module Installation Guide • October 2010...
  • Page 33 7. To configure an IPv6 auto-configuration option, use the set command to specify the following auto-configuration property values: Property Set Property Value Description The IPv6 network state is enabled by default. To enable state set state=enabled an IPv6 auto-configuration option this state must be set to enabled.
  • Page 34 9. Test the IPv4 or IPv6 network configuration from ILOM using the Network Test Tools (Ping and Ping6). For details, see “Test IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration” on page Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module Installation Guide • October 2010...

  • Page 35: Test Ipv4 Or Ipv6 Network Configuration

    ▼ Test IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration 1. At the CLI prompt, type the show command to view the network test targets and properties. For example, see the following output the shows the test target properties on a CMM device. ->...

  • Page 36: Exit Ilom

    2. Press and release the recessed Power button on the server module front panel. The OK/Power LED transitions from standby blink to slow blink while the host OS boots. When the host OS is booted, the LED transitions to a steady-on state. Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module Installation Guide • October 2010...

  • Page 37: Power Off From Main Power

    ▼ Troubleshoot Server Power States Each time a server module powers on in the Sun Blade 6000 Series chassis, it queries the CMM to ensure that there is enough power available from the power supply units (PSUs) to power on the server module.
  • Page 38 4. As needed, refer to the Oracle x86 Server Diagnostics Guide (820-6750) for instructions on how to run the start-up diagnostic tools provided with the Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module.

  • Page 39: Installing Or Configuring The Operating System

    Module at the time of publication of this document, along with information about where to get instructions for installing each operating system. Note – For an up-to-date list of the operating systems supported on the Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module, go to the following web site and navigate to the appropriate page: http://www.oracle.com/goto/x6270m2...
  • Page 40 Module Installation Guide for • VMware ESX and ESXi 4.0 Update 1 Software Linux, Virtual Machine Software, • VMware ESX and ESXi 4.1 and Oracle Solaris Operating Systems (821-0497) Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module Installation Guide • October 2010...

  • Page 41: Configuring A Preinstalled Operating System

    Oracle Solaris 10 10/09 Operating System, see Chapter Note – For an up-to-date list of the preinstalled operating systems available for the Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module, go to the following web site and navigate to the appropriate page: http://www.oracle.com/goto/x6270m2 Chapter 4...
  • Page 42 Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module Installation Guide • October 2010...

  • Page 43: Configuring The Preinstalled

    C H A P T E R Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System This chapter explains the steps for configuring the Oracle Solaris 10 Operating System (OS) that is preinstalled on the hard disk drive or solid state drive, if ordered.
  • Page 44 Kerberos Do you want to configure Kerberos security on this • Yes machine? • No* If yes, gather this information: Default realm: Administration server: First KDC: (Optional) Additional KDCs: Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module Installation Guide • October 2010...
  • Page 45 Worksheet for Solaris 10 OS Configuration (Continued) TABLE 5-1 Your Answers: Information for Installation Description or Example Defaults (*) Name service Name service If applicable, which name service should this • NIS+ system use? • NIS • DNS • LDAP •...

  • Page 46: Configuring Server Raid Drives

    Solaris 10 OS. If you need to configure your drives in a RAID configuration, see the Solaris 10 OS installation instructions in the Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module Installation Guide for Linux, Virtual Machine Software, and Oracle Solaris Operating Systems (821-0497).

  • Page 47: Configuring The Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System

    Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System After you have completed the configuration worksheet, use the following procedure to configure the preinstalled Oracle Solaris software. ▼ Configure the Software 1. If you are not already logged in to ILOM, log in either locally from a serial connection, or remotely over the network.
  • Page 48 (DHCP or static IP address). After you have entered the system configuration information, the server completes the boot process and displays the Solaris login prompt. Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module Installation Guide • October 2010...

  • Page 49: Solaris 10 Operating System User Information

    For troubleshooting information, see Appendix A in Solaris 10 10/09 Installation ■ Guide: Custom Jumpstart and Advanced Illustrations. See the Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module Product Notes for patch and other late- ■ breaking information. Solaris 10 documentation is also available on the Solaris Documentation DVD included with your Solaris OS software.

  • Page 50: Reinstalling The Solaris Operating System

    You can download software for the Solaris OS from the following sites: To download the Oracle Solaris 10 Operating System, go to: ■ http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server- storage/solaris/downloads/index.html To download patches, go to the Oracle Support page at: ■ http://support.oracle.com Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module Installation Guide • October 2010...

  • Page 51: Configuring The Preinstalled

    C H A P T E R Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM Software This chapter explains the steps for configuring the Oracle VM software that is preinstalled on the server, if ordered. This chapter includes the following topics: “Configuration Worksheets” on page 41 ■...

  • Page 52: Oracle Vm Manager Configuration

    (yes) in response to the question about deploying a VM Manager, and then configure the Oracle VM Manager by responding to the on-screen prompts. Use to collect the information you will need to configure the Oracle VM TABLE 6-2 Manager. Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module Installation Guide • October 2010...
  • Page 53 Note – If you do not install the Oracle VM Manager and you do not already have an existing Oracle VM Manager as part of your configuration, you will be unable to use the Oracle VM Server software. Worksheet for Oracle VM Manager Configuration TABLE 6-2 Information for Configuration...

  • Page 54: Configuring The Preinstalled Oracle Vm Software

    2. If main power has not yet been applied to the server module, apply main power. “Applying Main Power to the Server Module” on page 3. From the ILOM prompt, type the following command and answer the prompt: Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module Installation Guide • October 2010...
  • Page 55 -> start /SP/console Are you sure you want to start /SP/console (y/n)? y Serial console started. The GRUB menu ( ) appears. FIGURE 6-1 From the GRUB menu, you can choose whether you want to continue to direct the display to the serial port, or whether you want to redirect the display to a device connected to the video port.
  • Page 56 Note – If you do not install the Oracle VM Manager and you do not already have an existing Oracle VM Manager as part of your configuration, you will be unable to use the Oracle VM Server software. Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module Installation Guide • October 2010...

  • Page 57: Using Oracle Vm

    After you have responded to all the prompts for system information, the server completes the boot process and displays the Oracle VM login prompt. Using Oracle VM For complete information about using Oracle VM, refer to the Oracle VM documentation available at the following location: http://www.oracle.com/technology/documentation/vm.html The following information should help you get started: Either two or three VMs are installed on the server as part of the preinstalled...
  • Page 58 Configuring the Virtual Machine FIGURE 6-2 Selecting an Interface FIGURE 6-3 Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module Installation Guide • October 2010...

  • Page 59: Index

    Index component locations, 1 network settings changing, 20 CPU heatsinks, location, 2 operating systems supported, 4 DIMMs, location, 2 Oracle Solaris, configuring preinstalled, 33 dongle cable, 16 Oracle VM, configuring preinstalled, 41 overview figure, 1 emergency shutdown, 27 power main power to server SP and host, 26 fabric expansion module (FEM), location, 2 powering off, 27 powering on, 14, 26...
  • Page 60 5 environmental, 5 physical, 4 standby power, 14 verifying, 14 storage devices, location, 2 SUSE Linux, 4 Universal Connector Port, 10 USB device connection, 16 VMware, 4 Sun Blade X6270 M2 Server Module Installation Guide • October 2010...

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